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Flight - by Colin Rees (Hardcover)

Name: Flight - by Colin Rees (Hardcover)
Brand: Timber Press (OR)
SKU: 1009130844
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From the goldfinch in Raphael's Madonna del Cardellino to the sacred ibis on an ancient Egyptian wall painting and the quetzal feathers of an Aztec headdress, birds have always held a special place in human culture and belief systems.
About the Author: Colin Rees is a natural scientist and has devote his career to the conservation of the natural environment.
240 Pages
Nature, Animals

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From the goldfinch in Raphael's Madonna del Cardellino to the sacred ibis on an ancient Egyptian wall painting and the quetzal feathers of an Aztec headdress, birds have always held a special place in human culture and belief systems. But where did such symbolism come from? Why do we view some birds as special while others are comical? Flight examines 42 birds and the diverse roles they have played across civilizations. Each individual profile offers a fresh perspective on our feathered friends, drawing from history, music, art, and folklore, delving into the myriad ways people have worshipped, feared, hunted, and consumed birds, utilized them as medicine, or relied on them to predict the weather. Organized by habitat, with rich artwork with a range of contextual material, Colin Rees reveals how certain species have been perceived and why they continue to captivate our imaginations.

About the Author

Colin Rees is a natural scientist and has devote his career to the conservation of the natural environment. He holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin and was a faculty member of the Zoology Department, University of Maryland. He is the co-author of Birds of the Philippines and Birds of a Feathe: Seasonal Changes on Both Side of the Atlantic.

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Dimensions (Overall): 6.61 Inches (H) x 8.74 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Nature

Sub-Genre: Animals

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Theme: Birds

Format: Hardcover

Author: Colin Rees

Language: English

Street Date: October 20, 2026

TCIN: 1009130844

UPC: 9781643267043

Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-3761

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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